Goebel has great leadership qualities

Published: Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, October 15, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

To The Editor: As a long time friend of Paul Goebel, I was happy to hear he was running for the North Carolina House of Representatives.

I have known Paul since January, 1970. I was in Phoenix to participate in the 1970 Phoenix Sunsí pre-season training camp. I had not played competitive basketball for two years while I served in the U.S. Army. For me to get back into playing shape, Paul encouraged me to work out with his team at St. Maryís High School. His encouragement and support were instrumental in my continuing my NBA playing career. After I finished playing, I continued in the NBA as a coach until 2004.

I have always been impressed with Paulís enthusiasm with his players and his ability to bring out their best effort. He has great leadership qualities.

Behind Paulís qualities as a coach was his complete dedication to being the best educator he could be. I know he has been a positive influence and role model to his students during his extended teaching career.

His qualities as a moral and honest man have been evident over the 38 years of our friendship.I encourage Henderson County citizens to give him their vote.

<p>To The Editor: As a long time friend of Paul Goebel, I was happy to hear he was running for the North Carolina House of Representatives.</p><p>I have known Paul since January, 1970. I was in Phoenix to participate in the 1970 Phoenix Suns’ pre-season training camp. I had not played competitive basketball for two years while I served in the U.S. Army. For me to get back into playing shape, Paul encouraged me to work out with his team at St. Mary’s High School. His encouragement and support were instrumental in my continuing my NBA playing career. After I finished playing, I continued in the NBA as a coach until 2004.</p><p>I have always been impressed with Paul’s enthusiasm with his players and his ability to bring out their best effort. He has great leadership qualities.</p><p>Behind Paul’s qualities as a coach was his complete dedication to being the best educator he could be. I know he has been a positive influence and role model to his students during his extended teaching career.</p><p>His qualities as a moral and honest man have been evident over the 38 years of our friendship.I encourage Henderson County citizens to give him their vote.</p><p>John Wetzel</p><p>Marana, Ariz.</p>